In the span of just a week, two University of California chancellors announced their resignations. UC Davis Chancellor Linda Katehi and UC Berkeley Chancellor Nicholas Dirks resigned after a slew of bad publicity, despite both spending thousands in discretionary funds hiring consultants to improve their images. Katehi has been embroiled in a series of scandals […]
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Arman Sharif: Preventing more tragedy following HARD Summer Musical Festival deaths
2014, one death. 2015, two deaths. 2016, three deaths. The numbers spell a grim trajectory for HARD Summer Music Festival, an annual event held two weeks ago that attracted nearly 150,000 attendees an hour east of Los Angeles. Until HARD Summer 2016, no single U.S. rave held by LA-based companies over the last decade saw three or […]
Editorial: California affirmative consent law not realistic, but remains necessary
“Yes means yes” has been the public face of California’s affirmative consent legislation, finding its way onto posters and in freshman orientations in colleges throughout the state. The law, passed in 2014, mandates that affirmative consent – which can be revoked at any time – must be ongoing throughout a sexual activity for it to be […]
Submission: Don’t let terrible political conventions discourage you from voting
While I was taking a walk the other morning, I found some people playing “Pokemon Go” together at the beach. One person must have caught a rare Pokemon as he shouted “I got it!” The rest of the group then gathered around him and stared at his phone screen with curiosity. Laughing, talking and sharing […]
Editorial: In the face of terror, UC should not curb study abroad
The value of study abroad programs should not be undermined because of the increased risk of terrorist attacks. Student safety should be paramount, but there are risks that are unavoidable. The University of California understands safety precautions must be balanced with the importance of education and is taking the proper steps in doing so. The […]
A closer look at the summer activities of UCLA athletes
It’s a mystery what collegiate athletes do during the summer break. With no sports in season, some enjoy spending their weeks away from UCLA in their hometowns or vacationing elsewhere. Others are hitting the books and getting ahead in their classes or spending time in the gym preparing for their upcoming season. Here are what […]
Editorial: Los Angeles must prioritize enforceability in new Airbnb regulations
Last week, Santa Monica convicted its first Airbnb host since it passed new short-term rental regulations last year. The law, regarded as one of the strictest in the country, prevents homeowners from renting out entire residences for less than 30 days at a time. However, homeowners can still rent out portions of their home for […]